Official Damian Lillard All-Star pentathlon thread

[SheedSoNasty]

Lillard in dunk contest.

A friend of mine says it's official but I can't find anything yet. Anyone else hear something?

 

[dviss1]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Boooooo! Link or it's not happenin'!

 

[Darkwebs]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/sources-lillard-partake-dunk-contest-mulling-three-point-contest

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has accepted the league’s invitation to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, a league source informed CSNNW.com.

 

[B-Roy]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

He's also in the skills challenge, all star game, rising stars game, and has been invited to join the three point contest.

He could be the first player to complete an all-star weekend home run.

 

[Darkwebs]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Crazy that he might actually do all 5 events at the All-Star weekend. He would be the first ever to do it.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Thanks, Darkwebs! He has to accept the three point contest. No rest for the young cat.

 

[Darkwebs]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Thanks, Darkwebs! He has to accept the three point contest. No rest for the young cat.

Yeah, I want him to accept the invitation to the 3-point contest just to make history.

 

[Sinobas]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Can a player actually play in the rookie/sophmore and the all-star game?

 

[B-Roy]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Can a player actually play in the rookie/sophmore and the all-star game?

Kyrie did it I think. So did BRoy.

 

[KingSpeed]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

He's been invited for the three point contest??? Is this true? Why is he hesitating?

 

[Darkwebs]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

He's been invited for the three point contest??? Is this true? Why is he hesitating?

He's probably hesitating because he'll be dead tired doing all 5 events.

 

[KingSpeed]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Can a player actually play in the rookie/sophmore and the all-star game?

Why not?

 

[KingSpeed]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

He's probably hesitating because he'll be dead tired doing all 5 events.

Please. He has to do it! First guy to be in all 5. Would be great coming out weekend for him. I'd actually watch it all.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Fuck it, I say go for it. It will only help his status in the league.

 

[Strenuus]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Damn dude. And you thought he was tired headed INTO the all star break? lol.

Nah, that's cool. I can't wait to see him in the dunk contest. That's gonna be awesome.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Damn dude. And you thought he was tired headed INTO the all star break? lol.

Nah, that's cool. I can't wait to see him in the dunk contest. That's gonna be awesome.

Since it's rigged he'll only be in it one round anyway.

 

[Strenuus]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Since it's rigged he'll only be in it one round anyway.

Unless it's sponsored by Adidas this year.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Lillard in dunk contest.

Damn dude. And you thought he was tired headed INTO the all star break? lol.

Nah, that's cool. I can't wait to see him in the dunk contest. That's gonna be awesome.

Honestly, I don't have much hope for this season. I see some awesome positives that will come from this, but I don't think we're going to do much in the postseason. The roster needs some tweaking that probably won't come until after the season is over.

I think it's great that we have two All-Stars. That will only help our team going forward.

I think it's great that we have a legit center in Rolo. That dude has been a real pleasant surprise this season.

Our starting five is money. We really don't need to change much about our starting unit.

The bench needs work. There's not much to be excited about when it comes to our second unit. CJ could be a nice piece, but he needs playing time. Leonard is a bust. TRob needs more development. This summer needs to be used to continue to work on our shitty bench.

 

[Natebishop3]

Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/sources-lillard-partake-dunk-contest-mulling-three-point-contest

Lillard, 23, is strongly leaning towards partaking in the Three-Point Shootout because he is intrigued with the prospect of performing in all five events in which he’ll go down in the record books as the first to ever do so, a source close to the guard tells CSNNW.com.

Does anyone wonder if the reason why he's only "considering" the three point contest is because his shot is shaky as hell right now?

If Dame had been offered the spot two months ago, he'd have said yes in a heartbeat.

 

[THE HCP]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

Rather him be in this than the dunk contest!

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

Rather him be in this than the dunk contest!

HCP, if he does the three point contest, he will be the first player in history to do all five events.

Dunk contest
three point contest
skill challenge
rookie/soph game
All-Star game

I think he'll do it.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

HCP, if he does the three point contest, he will be the first player in history to do all five events.

Dunk contest
three point contest
skill challenge
rookie/soph game
All-Star game

I think he'll do it.

I hope so. That would be awesome.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

Hope he does it just for ref respect. The publicity could be key to a championship. All we need is a kia contract and some whistles.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

I hope so. That would be awesome.

I think he should do it.

 

[jlprk]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

He might embarrass himself. He's not a good outside shooter anymore.

 

[mook]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

He's shot over .375 from three point range once in the last 14 games. He's in a pretty bad slump right now.

Personally, I'd rather he spend his spare time getting three point reps in than practicing his all-star dunks.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

He's shot over .375 from three point range once in the last 14 games. He's in a pretty bad slump right now.

Personally, I'd rather he spend his spare time getting three point reps in than practicing his all-star dunks.

The dunk contest is already set. At this point it's the three point contest that's on the table. Honestly, I'd like him to do it. Maybe it will jolt him back into form. The guy has been extremely good under pressure and I'm thinking maybe the three point contest could get him his confidence back.

 

[dviss1]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

The dunk contest is already set. At this point it's the three point contest that's on the table. Honestly, I'd like him to do it. Maybe it will jolt him back into form. The guy has been extremely good under pressure and I'm thinking maybe the three point contest could get him his confidence back.

I think he and Wesley should both do it and get a little friendly team competition going. I think it would give us publicity as well as better chemistry.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

The dunk contest is already set. At this point it's the three point contest that's on the table. Honestly, I'd like him to do it. Maybe it will jolt him back into form. The guy has been extremely good under pressure and I'm thinking maybe the three point contest could get him his confidence back.

Repped, I was just getting ready to say the same thing. It could actually snap him out of his slump.

 

[Natebishop3]

Re: Why is Dame "considering the three point contest?"

Repped, I was just getting ready to say the same thing. It could actually snap him out of his slump.

It's obvious that it's mental. He's doubting his shot right now and he needs something to snap him out of it. I think the three point contest could be just what the doctor ordered.